Bachelor of Science in Gerontology

Gerontology is the study of the physical, psychological, and social aspects of aging. The Bachelor of Science in Gerontology degree takes a multidisciplinary approach from these three areas and encourages student growth and individuality.

The Bachelor of Science in Gerontology degree is a 120 credit hour program that includes either an approved second UNO major; an approved UNO minor; or one of three concentrations in Gerontology: Administration (on campus or online); Healthy Aging (on campus only), and Pre-Health (on campus only).

Requirements

General Education: All students complete the UNO General Education requirements.

Gerontology Core: 24 credit hours
• GERO 2000: Intro to Gerontology
• GERO 3000: Community Resources for Older Adults (on campus only) or GERO 4670 Programs and Services (online only)
• GERO 3070: Death & Dying
• GERO 3500: Biology of Aging
• GERO 4460: Psychology of Adult Development & Aging
• GERO 4470: Mental Health & Aging
• GERO 4550: Health Aspects of Aging
• GERO 4690: Working with Minority Elderly

Gerontology Electives: 9 credit hours
Students tailor Gerontology electives to career goals; helping them become more marketable to employers. Students may choose any undergraduate Gerontology courses for this area.

Statistics & Research Methods: 6 credit hours
Students complete 6 hours (two courses) in Research Methods and Statistics, allowing students to be better prepared for management positions and for graduate school.

Gerontology Practicum: 3 credit hours
Students complete 156 hours in a practicum site of their choice. This allows for important real-world experience before graduation.

Gerontology concentration or minor: 18-20 credit hours

Along with the major in Gerontology, choose any approved UNO minor or from one of three concentrations in Gerontology:

Administration Concentration (on campus or online)
GERO 4350 Issues in Aging: Management & Administration of Aging Programs
GERO 4510 Long Term Care Administration
GERO 4520 Senior Housing
Students choose 9 additional credit hours from an approved course listing.

Healthy Aging Concentration (on campus only)
GERO 4560 Nutrition & Aging
RLS/GERO 4420 Recreation for the Aging
RLS 3500 Foundations of Recreation Therapy
Students choose 9 additional credit hours from an approved course listing.

Pre-Health Concentration (on campus only)
GERO 4560 Nutrition & Aging
GERO 4850 Hospice for the Dying & Families
Students choose 12 additional credit hours from an approved course listing.

Questions regarding the Bachelor of Science in Gerontology can be directed to the Gerontology Undergraduate Academic Advisor:

Heather Ford, MA, CDP
Gerontology Advisor/Program Coordinator
hford@unomaha.edu
402.554.2114 (Office)